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The Department of Elder Affairs is the primary state agency
administering human service programs to benefit Florida's
elders. Click on the image above to be re-directed to the DOEA
website for information on programs, services,
and current initiatives.
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West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging is a
member of BLFS and dedicated to helping people age
with dignity. Their staff of volunteers and professionals work
closely with seniors, their families, and caregivers. You can
access services by calling 1-800-963-5337.
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Not all seniors can afford thier own attorney or even know
where to turn to find one. A number of legal resources are
available in Florida. Click on the image above for more information.
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Click this link for help with Medicare and Insurance
Advantage Plans available in Polk County.
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 Polk County 211 Quick Resource Quide 2012
Click on this link for contact numbers for senior social services
in Polk County.
Polk County General Resource Contact Numbers.pdf
Click on this link for contact general resource contact numbers for
social services in Polk County.
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ACHA stands for "Agency for Health Care Administration"
It is the Florida agency that inspects and rates Health Care facilities
The links below are some that may be helpful to you
Florida Nursing Home Ratings by County
Florida Nursing Home Ratings by City
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Resources and tools for making wise financial decisions
and information on fraud prevention
Click on image above to be directed to the website
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Florida Department of Financial Services Website, a website dedicated
to help seniors, family members or caregivers identify the right questions
to ask to avoid becoming a victim of fraud or misleading sales tactics.
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Housing and Mortgage
Information for Seniors
This guide will help seniors of all ages to understand some of the options
open to them and precautions that they should take when it comes to
owning a home, downsizing, paying a mortgage, taking out a reverse
mortgage, and selling property.
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National Healthcare Decisions Day
Resources You Need!
NHDD
to inspire, educate & empower the public & providers about the
importance of advance care planning
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THIRD AGE.COM
Health, News People and Lifestyles with ratings for many
senior related facilities and services
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